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Sikeston, MO - USA

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Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Location: Sikeston MO

Pay Rate $33.33 Per Hour Paid Bi-Weekly

Bonus Eligible - Night Shift Premium ($.75)

Shift: 12-Hour Overnights 4/4/6

If you want to work for a global leading Ice Cream player with 7.9bn Turn Over in 2023 come join Unilever Ice Cream! Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Walls Magnum Ben &Jerrys. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity once we separate from Unilever which is planned to happen by November 2025.

Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilevers other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent as we build our diverse and inclusive culture. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

JOB PURPOSE:

Find your purpose at Unilever Ice Cream. Lead innovations that drive our business to win and grow. Learn from brilliant leaders and diverse colleagues in a global environment becoming your best self.

Are you searching for an exciting maintenance opportunity Then this role is tailored for you.

This position provides direct support of assigned production lines in all functions including timely and effective completion of tasks involving installation modification repair and maintenance of production equipment. Work effectively with continuous improvement teams to assist in accomplishing team goals. They will be required to champion specific skills and coach others.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform any tasks assigned by Supervisors and in support of assigned production lines with direct responsibility for effective and timely completion.
  • Provide direct and on-going maintenance and other support to assigned production lines including breaks housekeeping etc.
  • Perform tasks included in project list when not responding to calls or performing other assigned work.
  • Perform work on hydraulic pneumatic and electrical systems production line refrigeration systems and other general mechanical work as assigned throughout facility.
  • Preventative maintenance includes daily lubrication adjustments brine checks etc. daily and weekly inspection of bearings belts etc. and longer-term full take-down and re-assembly of equipment during major PMs.
  • Become HAZWOPER certified after passing cardiopulmonary physical for respirator use and take part as responder in ammonia release incidents or drills.
  • Acquire training in basic team process skills and team leader/facilitator skills. Work closely with assigned teams including involvement in decision making and accomplishment of agreed improvements.
  • Respond to manufacturing maintenance calls as required.
  • Perform all required log keeping and other record keeping.
  • Follow all required safety procedures and generally work in a safe manner.
  • Miscellaneous housekeeping and other duties as assigned.

Safety- Utilize appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people processes materials products and equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team.

Environment-Reduce costs due to waste and minimize impact to health safety and the environment through working to eliminate waste and through the correct management of waste and hazardous materials.

Quality- Ensure that all aspects of Quality within the area of responsibility are in accordance with local Quality procedures to protect the brand and product.

Leadership- Promote the development of a highly effective and autonomous team through strong communication leading by example and conflict management whilst keeping focused on goals and targets.

Coaching- Champion specific skills within the autonomous team and coach them to others in order to drive excellence.

Continuous Improvement- Use performance measures to identify and prioritize losses in production area. Apply rigorous Cost Deployment and the Zero loss concept to eliminate losses utilizing UMS. (UMS Unilever Manufacturing Systems)

Problem Solving- Has the ability to identify priorities and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence.

Production Output- Agree production plan targets and review performance in order to drive functional goals at individual and team level.

Business Awareness- Understanding of the need to meet changing demands and the role of marketing and product innovation in growing the business and increasing the companys share.

Administration- Collaborate with colleagues to arrange shift and break cover induct new employees and address performance shortfalls to ensure that team resources can meet operational requirements.

Physical requirements:

Machine Operators require a level of agility to move quickly between workstations ascend and descend steps often carrying loads. Assembly and control operations also require a level of hand eye coordination and finger dexterity. Monitoring and Quality assurance tasks require an adequate level of sight and smell.

Ability to stoop bend and lift up to 50 pounds several times per hour.

What Youll Love About his job:

Overall Benefits & Perks (non-union):

Medical Dental Vision effective immediately 401K Profit Sharing Tuition/Fitness Reimbursement Paid Leaves Quarterly Bonus Payouts Uniforms and PPE provided

Benefits:Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employeechoose to participate they can choose from a range of benefits to include but is not limited to health insurance (including prescription drug dental and vision coverage) retirement savings
benefits life insurance and disability benefits parental leave sick leave paid vacation andholidays as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insuranceand retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicableplans and associated governing plan documents.

Additional Perks for the Sikeston location:

Referral bonus safety shoe subsidy and prescription safety glasses discount access to company store take home 1 pint or 3 bars of ice cream daily

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

SKILLS:

  • Ability to demonstrate a high level of up-to-date technical skills involving installation maintenance and repair of industrial equipment.
  • Ability to prioritize and accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision. Ability to complete required training and develop required skills. Positive team orientation.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds throughout shift.
  • Ability to work in temperatures of -60F to 120F.
  • Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
  • Ability to climb ladders and perform work on platforms.
  • Ability to tolerate proper contact with lubricants solvents brine solutions and other chemicals routinely used.
  • Ability to pass cardiopulmonary physical required by OSHA for respirator use including respirator fit test and work in HAZMAT suit.
  • Ability to pass the required test.
  • High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • Must be flexible within pattern of shift work to accommodate factory shutdowns training courses etc. emergency cover and complete any work deemed necessary by the leadership team.
  • Able to work overtime and holidays when required.
  • Ability to navigate and use web-based programs such as Buildapp Weever Megamation DFOS and Smartcall
  • Experience of working as part of an extended team within the manufacturing sector.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 2 to 4-year degree in industrial technology or related field.
  • Demonstrated electrical/ electronic/industrial controls skills.
  • Expertise in industrial ammonia refrigeration or general refrigeration with ability to develop required skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to stoop lift overhead bend push and squat up to 50 pounds several times per hour.
  • Line Mechanic require a level of agility to move quickly between workstations ascend and descend steps often carrying loads. Assembly and control operations also require a level of hand eye coordination and finger

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Working Environment:

Work is performed throughout the facility. Some work will be done in a cold environment. Potential hazards include proximity of moving machinery chemical exposure noise or heavy lifting. The position may require an individual to stand stoop move equipment; bend reach or lift for prolonged periods of time. PPE (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT) includes safety glasses hearing protection bump caps and sanitary safety toed electrical rated footwear and arc flash uniforms.

In addition there will be exposure to allergens such as dairy eggs tree nuts coconut peanuts wheat (gluten) soybean and cinnamon. There will also be exposure to chemicals and gasses such as ammonia.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age disability gender reassignment race religion or belief sex sexual orientation marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity and any other legally protected characteristic.

For the recruitment of this position we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the US. If you are based outside of the US and you are interested to apply please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the US Market.

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE

To apply you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV latest EoY and a motivation letter. If you have been informed that you are at risk of redundancy please make sure to tick this box during your application. Please also attach your letter of redundancy to the application.

Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

By applying for this vacancy you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to apply for other positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!

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Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees global consumers partners and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local state or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information about your Federal rights please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal and Pay Transparency Non discrimination Provision.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening background check credit check and DMV check.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process please contact us at. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.

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